Reporters seeking commentary on President Bush's State of the Union Address will find reactions from national associations, corporations, special interest groups, political groups and non-profits, among others, available for viewing at PR Newswire for Journalists (http://www.prnewswire.com/media) under the Hot Topics section.

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Additionally, PR Newswire will distribute the official transcript over its national US1 newsline when it is made available by the White House.

  Topics the President is expected to cover include:

  --    the war on terrorism and conflict with Iraq
  --    a proposed economic stimulus package and $680 billion tax cut
  --    a push for Medicare legislation to cut the cost of prescription
        drugs
  --    legal reform, including elements to reduce malpractice lawsuits
  --    health insurance and small business pools to expand participation
  --    Social Security investment accounts
  --    religious groups' participation in government programs

For more information contact: Rachel Asche, director of public relations, at 212.282.1929 or rachel_asche@prnewswire.com.

PRNewswire -- Jan. 28

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